Union Leader Asserts: “We’ll Keep Fighting for Medicare for All Despite Cuts”
“The current administration and their wealthy allies aim to impose relentless reductions,” a nurse and union leader stated. “Regardless of the challenges we face, our commitment to advocating for Medicare for All remains unwavering.”
On a brisk Tuesday, Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont, an Independent, along with Democratic Representatives Pramila Jayapal from Washington and Debbie Dingell from Michigan, presented once again the Medicare for All Act. This move reignites the endeavor to establish a universal healthcare system, despite the bill’s slim prospects in the Republican-led House and Senate.
A formidable gathering of nurses, healthcare workers, and professionals from various parts of the nation rallied with the politicians during a press briefing held at the Capitol to announce the reintroduction of the bill.
“Our radical notion involves channeling funds directly into healthcare rather than into profit-making or administrative overhead,” Sanders declared at the event. He emphasized that a streamlined healthcare system would not only drastically cut administrative expenses but also simplify processes for patients and medical personnel alike.
Sanders rallied the attendees, saying, “Let’s unite, let’s heed what the American populace desires, and let’s transform our country. With the passage of Medicare for All, we’re not just enhancing healthcare access for everyone—we’re also showing the American people that their voices are heard by their government.”
The proposed Medicare for All framework would mean that the government covers all healthcare expenses, including dental, vision, prescriptions, and other medical services.
“It’s a disgrace that in the wealthiest country in the world, 85 million individuals are without adequate insurance or are underinsured, and millions more are sinking in medical debt,” Jayapal remarked on Tuesday.
A 2020 research published in the esteemed medical journal The Lancet indicated that adopting a single-payer system like Medicare for All could save over $450 billion annually and potentially prevent 68,000 deaths each year. In the same year, projections by the Congressional Budget Office suggested that such a system could save about $650 billion in 2030.
The press event also featured members from National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the country.
In a pronounced statement, the union pointed out that the legislation is timely, considering the threats to programs like Medicaid spearheaded by the GOP.
“The strategy of the current administration and their billionaire allies is to enact continuous cuts and assaults, hoping to leave us too disheartened to persevere,” said Bonnie Castillo, a registered nurse and executive director of NNU. “But even on our most difficult days, we are determined to continue the fight for Medicare for All.”
According to Sanders’ office, the bill enjoys the support of 104 co-sponsors in the House and 16 in the Senate, marking an increase from the last Congress.
A 2023 Gallup poll revealed substantial support for a government-managed healthcare system, with 70% of Democrats backing the initiative. The survey also showed that 57% of Americans across the political spectrum believe it’s the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has healthcare coverage.
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